The day saw a 9% increase in total wagering from '23 and an all-sources handle of $13.3M - the second-highest ever for a Woodbine Mile card.
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The 2024 season got off to a stellar start, with total wagering reaching $1.36 million and a huge $13,400 payout in the Jackpot Pick 5.
Despite concerning industry trends caused by weather factors and increased competition from sports betting, results were encouraging.
The Winnipeg track will double the Pick 4 pool guarantee for every card starting on May 29, another initiative to encourage healthy wagering.
Wagering records were set across the board as Woodbine completes 132 race dates for 2022; some dates shaved off for 2023.
Brisk wagering, impressive young horses, new people winning races and much more marked last week at Woodbine.
Great weather on the Canada Day weekend brought fans out in droves to witness great finishes and a historic win by one of Canada's greats.
A new Player Portal has been launched on the track's website while takeout percentages have been lowered across the board.
Despite a delayed start, foreign gains, impressive fields and a record number of HPIbet users pushed the 2021 figures.
A total of $16,122,170 was wagered on Sunday’s 13-race card, including $3,491,564 on the Queen’s Plate alone.
Leveraging insights from fans since the 2020 launch, the app has been modified to reflect what customers want.
Ontario Racing and Woodbine Entertainment will present a free preview of HPItv throughout the month to help promote the sport.
Equibase notes the average wagering per race day in the US increased by 32.69% in 2020, likely due to more people betting online.
Wagering at Century Mile on August 23 reached $1.18 million, setting a single day record at the Alberta track; overall wagering way up.
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